How Twitter is working to build my PLN

I began using Twitter in December 2010 to become familiar with it as my son was beginning to explore the different social platforms on the internet. I believe that it is important to have some knowledge of the different applications our children are using. I soon realised that I would have a hard time keeping up... but not through lack of trying, simply because there is so much out there and I don't nearly have enough time to explore and learn in great detail all there is to know.

My use on twitter in the early days was limited to fumbling around trying to decipher what all the @ and # tags meant and how or even what to post. (I am of a  mind that posting should be reserved for things that I think are especially useful rather than just a running commentary on my daily adventures).

Last year when I began to build my PLN in education, I steadily increased my use in and knowledge of how to use Twitter. It has taken me a year, but I am cheery to say that I am getting there! Today I updated my profile to reflect my professional image and focus. I am beginning to utilise the features available such as # tagging to groups that are relevant and may be interested in my tweets. I have engaged with other users and I am constantly building my network by following 103 other members, with 21 of my own followers. My goal over the next few months is to explore more of the features and become more efficient with using Twitter because at the moment it takes a considerable chuck of my time to engage with the Twitter community.

Despite my slow start, I strongly believe that Twitter is a great tool for engaging with and building my PLN!